I start making these in November and don’t stop till Spring! They are a great addition to a Christmas brunch or egg casserole and the aroma while they bake is heavenly!
Original recipe makes 12 muffins
Ingredients
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 eggs, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
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PREP
15 mins
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COOK
30 mins
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READY IN
45 mins
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a muffin pan, or use paper liners.
- In a small bowl, mix together applesauce, oil and egg. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in egg mixture. Stir until just moistened. Fold in cranberries and pecans. Spoon into muffin cups, 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 2 minutes before removing.
Nutrition
Calories: 212 kcal
Carbohydrates: 28.5 g
Cholesterol: 18 mg
Fat: 9.9 g
Fiber: 1.8 g
Protein: 3.2 g
Sodium: 209 mg